Content delivery system with modular travel station

ABSTRACT

A self-contained, modular, child-oriented travel center or travel kit is provided that includes a docking station having a portable table with a base having a recessed center and configured to sit sturdily around a child&#39;s lap, at least one insert configured to fit within the recessed center of the base, the insert configured to provide a child with an activity and being releasably connected to the base, and at least one slot formed in the base and configured to secure the base to a strap for a seat, lap restraint or tray. The modular inserts are configured as modular containers and the base has a plurality of recesses, each recess configured to removably and securely receive a modular container.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S.Provisional Application No. 61/964,544 filed Jan. 9, 2014 and U.S.Provisional Application No. 61/986,616 filed Apr. 30, 2014, whichapplications are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure is directed to content delivery systems,preferably of juvenile products and, more particularly, to amulti-purpose, modular, child-oriented, portable storage, entertainment,and educational docking and work station.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Everyday 128 million commuters spend a larger percentage of theircommute time on family and personal business, and a lesser percentage oftheir time on school and church related commuting. The majority offamilies have no stay-at-home parent. People juggle work and family,struggling to meet their child needs, and hopefully-offer enrichment inthe lives of their children. Parents spend hours prepping, packing,schlepping and cleaning for life on the move.

Of the pain points experienced by parents, the majority are stressed bymess and chaos of travel with children. Others feel they are oftenunsafe while driving as they are distracted from the road and trying toaddress children's demands at same time. Children are also exposed tothe dangers of projectiles impacting them in an auto environment. Yetothers experience guilt feels over the amount of time their children areforced to spend traveling in vehicles. A substantial number of parentsand care givers find it difficult to meet a child's needs in the car.

Travel and commute time, in many ways, is “lost” time for parents andchildren. The on-the-road and travel environment makes it verychallenging to provide both nutritious and enriching activities and tohelp children with a psychological sense of belonging.

Most juvenile products that have a short use life or “age compression”due to the user's rate of growth and development. Most children quicklyoutgrow their toys and amusement as well as educational activities.Although there have been many attempts to reduce the stress andpreparation necessary to travel with children, these solutions have allfailed to engage children of a variety of ages for a variety ofactivities. Children undergo rapid development, both physically andmentally, during their early years, and therefore a solution that worksfor a 2 year old child will likely not work for an 8 year old child.There exists, therefore, a need for a multi-purpose device that keepsand holds the attention of children of all ages while travelling,allowing parents to focus on driving safely.

There are a few offerings in the market place for simple travel tables.However, they provide few, if any, accessories or activities withlimited flexibility. There is a need for a travel accessory thatprovides modularity, automatic upgrades, subscriptions or ongoingproduct relationship in order to address the foregoing problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure is directed to a content delivery systememploying a portable table-top tray and multiple activity components.The tray is designed to integrate with car seats, strollers and highchairs, as well as a stand-alone work station in the form of a lap topdevice or supported over a user's lap with a stand or legs. The tray isdesigned to hold one or more interchangeable modular activity insertsfilled with age-appropriate education, art and entertainment kits,mess-free and slip-free food containers, packaged foods, or anelectronic tablet loaded movies, apps, and games, allowing parents tokeep moving while their children's needs are being met at the highestlevel.

The “grab and go” modular inserts can be bought as a one off, licensed,or regularly updated through a subscription via an online consumerinterface that automatically customizes inserts based upon a child'sage, aptitudes, interests and nutritional needs. The present disclosureprovides a high-quality, easy to use, sensibly designed, convenientsolution to ongoing stress. It enables owners to be better parents andlessens the impact of a fast paced lifestyle on children.

The present disclosure includes an original product design that istotally portable and folds up or disassembles or both for easy transportin a carrying case. It has modular inserts for a wide range ofactivities and parenting needs. The line of replaceable inserts include,without limitation, a divided lunch box with a snap in or tetheredspoon, fork, or other utensils, wet-wipe holder, beverage holder andinsert space for either “pack your own” lunches or pre-made meals, anactivities and games box, arts and creative inserts, and a digitaltablet insert that contains a touch screen holder with long batterylife, a safety cover and associated kids games, apps, narrated storiesand digital coloring books that can be added and updated on an ongoingbasis.

In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a modulartravel kit or travel center is provided that includes a portable tablethat has a base having a recessed center and configured to either befree standing or to rest on or preferably around a child's lap andsupported on a seat, arm rests, or other surrounding surface. It furtherincludes at least one insert configured to fit within the recessedcenter of the base, the at least one insert being configured to providea child with an activity and being releasably connected to the base, andat least one slot formed in the base and configured to secure the baseto a strap.

In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, the modulartravel kit or travel center inserts are configured as modular containersand the base has a plurality of recesses, each recess configured toremovably and securely receive a modular container.

In accordance with a further aspect of the present disclosure, themodular travel kit or travel center is configured so that each recesshas a unique geometric shape and each corresponding modular containerhas a matching planform geometric shape to be slidably engaged withinrecess.

In accordance with still yet another aspect of the present disclosure,the modular travel kit or travel center has the base configured to beattached to at least one of a seat, a stroller, and a tray.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing features and advantages of the present disclosure will bemore readily appreciated as the same become better understood from thefollowing detailed description when taken in conjunction with theaccompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is an isomeric view of a base for a modular children's tray withremovable inserts formed in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 shows modular inserts from FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 illustrates two light options formed in accordance with thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the base station formed in accordancewith one aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 illustrates a sink with optional accessories formed in accordancewith the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 illustrates a food tray with optional accessories formed inaccordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 illustrates a tech tray with optional accessories formed inaccordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 illustrates a play station formed in accordance with the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 9 illustrates a carrying bag for the modular system formed inaccordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 10 illustrates the interior of the carrying bag of FIG. 9 withmodular system items stored therein in accordance with the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 11 illustrates one aspect of a Point-of-Purchase display formed inaccordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 12 illustrates one assembly approach for the modular system formedin accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 13 is an exploded view illustrating another assembly approach forthe modular system formed in accordance with the present disclosure; and

FIG. 14 is an exploded view illustrating a further assembly approach forthe modular system formed in accordance with the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the following description, certain specific details are set forth inorder to provide a thorough understanding of various disclosedimplementations. However, one skilled in the relevant art will recognizethat implementations may be practiced without one or more of thesespecific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. Inother instances, well-known structures or components or both associatedwith car seats, airline trays, pda's and tablets, arts and crafts, seatbelts, and hook-and-loop fasteners have not been shown or described inorder to avoid unnecessarily obscuring descriptions of theimplementations.

Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification andclaims that follow, the word “comprise” and variations thereof, such as“comprises” and “comprising” are to be construed in an open inclusivesense, that is, as “including, but not limited to.” The foregoingapplies equally to the words “including” and “having.” Referencethroughout this description to “one implementation” or “animplementation” means that a particular feature, structure, orcharacteristic described in connection with the implementation isincluded in at least one implementation. Thus, the appearance of thephrases “in one implementation” or “in an implementation” in variousplaces throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring tothe same implementation. Furthermore, the particular features,structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner inone or more implementations.

Generally, the present disclosure is directed to a modular, portable,content delivery system. In one representative implementation, thesystem includes a portable table, the table including a base, a tabletop on the base, the table top including a recessed center section andconfigured to be supported on or over a user's lap, at least one modularinsert configured to fit within the recessed center section of the tabletop, the at least one modular insert configured to be releasablyreceived in and attached to the table top, and a plurality of activitykits, each activity kit configured to be contained within the at leastone modular insert.

In accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure, the systemincludes a plurality of accessories and the base includes a skirt, theskirt having a plurality of attachment points structured to enablereleasable attachment of the plurality of accessories as described morefully below in connection with the figures. Ideally a tether is providedthat is configured to attach one or more accessories to one of theplurality of attachment points on the skirt. Such accessories caninclude eating utensils, such as a spoon or fork, or a writing utensil,a towel, or known hand-holdable items.

Preferably the table top has a plurality of container recesses and thesystem further includes a plurality of modular containers as describedmore fully below. Briefly, each container is sized and shaped to beremovably and securely received within a respective modular containerrecess in the table top. In accordance with one aspect of the presentdisclosure, each modular container recess of the plurality of modularcontainer recesses has a unique geometric shape and each correspondingmodular container has a matching geometric shape that is sized to beslidably engaged within the respective modular container recess.

The base may be configured to be attached to at least one of a seat, astroller, and a tray. At least one slot may be formed in the base andconfigured to receive a security strap. In most implementations, thebase is a one-piece molded shell and formed from non-toxic, solid butflexible, washable, solvent and dishwasher safe plastic material.

A carrying case is provided that is sized and shaped to receive and holdthe portable table and at least one activity kit. For ease of storageand transport, the skirt is configured to be foldable.

The at least one modular insert and the plurality of modular containerscan be configured to be customizable by a user to enable a user toselect contents for the modular inserts.

Referring initially to FIGS. 1-4, shown therein is a modular system 18that includes a modular children's tray 20 having a base 22 that isdesigned to fit on or around the lap of a child (not shown). The modularchildren's tray 20 is a portable table-top travelling environment thatintegrates with car seats, strollers, and high chairs or functions solo.The modular children's tray 20 is designed to hold replaceable activitycases filled with education kits, mess and slip-free food containers,packaged foods, and entertainment devices such as a tablet with movies,apps, and games. The variety of inserts and customizability of themodular children's tray 20 allows parents to safely keep moving whiletheir child's needs are being met.

The base 22 is generally composed of molded polypropylene, foam or anyrelated material composition to be formed in the shape of a rectangular,rounded edge platform. The top of the base 22 forms a table top thatcontains a recessed insert well 30 to accommodate fitted insert modulesand components for various defined purposes. The base 22 is generallydesigned as a one-piece molded shell and formed from non-toxic, solidbut flexible, washable, solvent and dishwasher safe plastic material(s).The base 22 includes a foundation skirt 24 containing a shaped perimeterand insert slots 26 that provide attach points for automobile andaircraft seat-belts, child stroller and car-seat restraints, andaccessory lap straps (not shown) that may be threaded through the baseand secured in a typical fashion, such as with buckles, snaps,hook-and-loop fasteners and the like. In one implementation, the skirt24 includes legs that can be integrally formed therewith or removabletherefrom, the legs sized and shaped to support the base over or on topof the lap of a user.

The skirt 24 ideally contains a leg well 25 carved out of the front wall27 of the skirt. The leg well 25 allows the base 22 to rest securely andstably around the lap of a child while maintaining a horizontalorientation.

The skirt 24 is formed to act as a support so that the base may restsquarely on a flat surface such as a table or that various modularinserts (shown in FIGS. 2 and 5-8) may be snapped into place, utilizingthe inherent flexible nature of the plastic or foams. Such foundationinserts may include, but are not limited to, a soft, pliable ‘bean bag’or squishy base for uneven surfaces and laps, tracks to snap the baseinto a standard highchair tray track, and other suitable attachmentsystems.

The upper surface, i.e., table top, of the base device is comprised of adeep central recess forming the insert well 30. The insert well 30 isshaped to fit any of several modular inserts 50 containing an activitykit, with which a user, preferably a child, will interact. The perimeterof this recess 30 preferably includes shaped depressions or modularinsert recesses 28 in which various activity and user care inserts maybe snapped or fitted into place. These recesses 28 may be sized andshaped as a cup holder 34, and a tray insert area 35. An accessoryilluminating lamp 37 for night use is snapped into the skirt 24 oneither side, i.e., left side or right side as seen by the user, and abattery recess can be provided for electrically powered activity insertssuch as tablet and gaming devices. Alternative implementations mayinclude trash receptacle attachment 39, a headphone/iPod or music playerattachment, and remote activator so that parents or adults can controlcontent on multi-media devices remotely (such as starting a movie for achild or restarting a game via a cell phone app or other digitaltrigger.

Vertical areas of the side skirt 24 may be formed to enable theattachment of accessory devices at attachment points, such ascontainers, cup and bottle holders and vendor provided aftermarketproducts. Accessory devices may attach using hook and loop stylefasteners, mushroom plugs, or any other suitable fastening method thatenables attachment and removal of the accessory devices, preferably onlyby an adult, but it may allow a child to attach and remove devices if sodesired. FIG. 1 shows the openings 28 of a circular shape configured toreceive mushroom plugs.

Alternative implementations of the base 22 includes a three-sidedvariation with folding corners for easy pack up and travel or forrolling or even bended options. Optionally, a puzzle-piece assembly canbe used where the sides are easily removed and reinserted via a frictionfit.

FIG. 2 also shows containers that may be placed into the insert well 30.These include a tray 52, a dispenser of hand wipes 54, a trash bag 39,and a cup 56. They are sized and shaped to fit within insert wells thathave a matching size and shape. This will function as an activity itselffor the user as well as ensure certain containers are in the properlocation, such as for safety, ease of use, and the like.

FIG. 3 illustrates two versions of attachable lights 36 and 37. Theselights 36, 37 include at least one and preferably two mushroom plugs 29sized and shaped to be press-fit into the corresponding opening 28

FIG. 4 illustrates a lap top unit 18 a without the accessories andoptional mounting holes in the skirt 24.

FIG. 5 illustrates a modular hygiene kit insert that will include itemssuch as a pliable toothbrush, spit sink, wet wipes, mirror, brush orcomb and other care items. Included is a sink insert 60 that has a sinkbase 62 having a variety of shaped recesses 64 and a sink 66. Adetachable mirror 68 attaches to the far side of the base 62 usingmushroom-style plugs. Accessories include a brush 70, toothbrush 72,various toiletries 74 such as lotions and toothpaste, a hair brush 76,and the previous hand wipes 54. A coiled flexible filament 78 can beattached to the base 62 and then to various items or accessories at thefree end.

FIG. 6 illustrates a food insert module 80 having a food insert base 82and lid 84 that is attachable to the base, such as with a snap fit,hinged lid, or friction fit. Accessories include a cup 86 and fork 88and other utensils (not shown), such as a spoon as well as a tether 78of silicon, fabric or other pliable for that may be used to attachutensils, cups, or other accessories to support the “drop-free”solution. The food inserts include options of containing disposable,non-disposable, perishable and non-perishable goods. Food insertsoptionally include a removable insert liner that is easily washable anddishwasher safe, heating and cooling elements, and removable separatefood containers. Food insert bases generally contain within them avariety of small, compartmentalized recesses 90 to keep foods andutensils separated from one another. Digital inserts 92 and applicationsinclude an electronic screen 93 and speaker (not shown) configured todisplay movie playback games and educational applications, music,on-line streaming, digital coloring-books, and other customized digitalcontent. As shown in FIG. 7, the insert 92 includes a base 94 sized andshaped to hold the digital and electronic devices and a lid 96 thatincorporates the screen 93. A pair of headsets 98 is shown as oneoptional accessory, and additional accessories include a long, lifebattery and charging system and an external remote or digitalapplication to control tablet content.

FIG. 8 illustrates an activity and entertainment module 100 thatcontains or is structured to contain a wide range of everyday arts andcrafts, drawing, science and other learning games and entertainment.Shown in FIG. 8 is a writing board 102, such as a white board, and oneor more writing utensils 104 and stickers 106. The writing board 102 isconfigured to have a top edge 108 pivotally attached to a lid 110 of themodule 100. The writing board 100 is stored under the lid 110 in astored configuration when the lid 110 is closed and lying flat on themodule 100. It is configured to fold out from the lid 110 with anopposing edge 112 supported on a lip 114 or in a recess on the module100 so that a writing face 116 of the writing board 102 is supported atan acute angle relative to a plane of the base. In other words, thewriting face 116 is designed to face the user at an angle when deployedfrom the module 100.

In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure the insertpieces will all be designed with soft rounded edges, made of soft,lightweight and flexible materials and be tethered to the base table,all with the intent of removing the risk of injury from projectiles uponany impact, a current transportation hazard.

The modular inserts can be bought as a single item or regularly updatedthrough a subscription service plan. Users who obtain inserts through asubscription service may utilize an online consumer interface thatautomatically customizes updates based upon age, aptitude, interests andnutritional needs. The inserts are modular in nature, enabling parentsto quickly and easily pack, deploy, utilize, and collect. Each modularinsert is a stand-alone item that includes everything necessary for fulluse and enjoyment of the activity or experience. Contents of the modularinserts are targeted for particular age groups or experience levels ofthe activity.

In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, the modularinserts may be customized by the user in order to adapt to and evolvewith a child, allowing for ongoing customization and a long use-life,giving the purchaser a better value for their money. Selectable contentscan be made available through existing distribution channels, includingon-line purchases, subscription-based ordering, and the like.

Unlike most juvenile products that have a short use life or “agecompression” due to the users rate of growth and development, the childdoes not outgrow the modular inserts. Rather, the modular inserts “grow”and evolve with the child. Once age, interests, and activities arerecorded, regular inserts which appeal to the child and family basedupon their interests may be automatically calculated and offered throughthe ongoing subscription service.

FIGS. 9 and 10 show a carrying case 120 for the modular children's tray.For example, the modular children's tray 20 folds up for easy transportin the carrying case 120 It may be used in a variety of settings,including an automobile, stroller, high-chair, airplanes, and publictransportation. The insert slots 26 may have optional straps so that thebase 22 can be secured to any structure. The case 120 also is sized andshaped to carry each modular insert in its own storage container. Othercustom carrying solutions such as a back-back, belt or other innovationmay be developed.

FIG. 11 shows an optional Point-of-Purchase display 190 for variousmodular inserts 192. This display 190 is for use in traditionalbrick-and-mortar stores where customers can observe, inspect, and selectone or more modular inserts 192 for purchase.

FIG. 12 illustrates one assembly method using fitted posts 200 andcorresponding openings (not shown) for attaching legs 202 to a skirt 204and the skirt 204 to the base 206.

FIG. 13 illustrates another method of assembly in accordance with thepresent disclosure in which the base 206 from FIG. 12 has circularopenings 208 in a side 210 of the base 206 to receive mushroom-styleplugs 212 on the various accessories previously described. Thisconfiguration enables easy disassembly, storage, transport, and assemblyof the system.

Finally, FIG. 14 illustrates a further implementation of a contentdelivery system 250 formed in accordance with the present disclosure inwhich a tabletop 252 and integral skirt 254 around at least the sides ofthe table top 252 and, preferably around the entire perimeter of thetable top 252 has soft, rounded and curved horizontal edges and verticaledges 256 throughout. The system 250 includes a central modularcontainer or insert 258 having a substantially rectangular planformshape, although other shapes may be used. It is sized and shaped to beslidably and preferably tightly fit into a marching recess 260 in thetable top 252. The container 258 includes a hingedly attached cover 262that can be securely snapped in place using any known method ofsecurement to the bottom portion 264. Additional wells 266, 268 areprovided having a different geometric planform shape for receivingcontainers or activity kits of the same shape. As shown in FIG. 14, thisillustrates the placement of the insert 258 into the deep recess 260tabletop 252. It also illustrates a method of attaching two legs or sidesupports 270, 272 to the tabletop 252 base via a rectangle, snap-inassembly system having a male portion 274 configured to be received witha tight fit into a corresponding female portion (not shown) in a bottomsurface of the table top 252. This illustrates the ease of assembly,disassembly, and modularity of the system. It also demonstrates theability to use the inserts and tabletop either autonomously or togetheras a system.

Additionally, FIG. 14 shows a retaining member in the form of a basicwebbed strap attachment 274 wherein the tabletop 252 can be attached viathe side supports 270, 272 around or under a user's body for increasedstability and to prohibit the tabletop 252 from falling or being thrownoff. As shown, the strap 274 has releasable loops 276 at each end forattachment to a structural member 278 of each side support 270, 272. Thestrap 274 is designed to be placed, for example, around the user's lowerback , thus holding the entire system 250 in front of the user.

The content delivery system of the present disclosure addresses theenvironment of driver distraction by encouraging children to remainproperly seated in their car seats and boosters for longer periods oftime allowing those safety devices to be more effective. The child'smore consistent engagement relieves driver distraction dangers as theactivity kits and “No-drop” tethering allow children to be moreself-sufficient in a mobile environment thereby allowing drivers tofocus on the road. The product and system addresses injury viaprojectiles with a design using soft rounded edges, lightweightmaterials, and steering away from any sharp points, hard or heavyweightmaterials. The tethering and securing of items also reduces thepotential of flyaway items, further reducing risk in an impact scenario.

Potential Use Case Scenarios for implementations of the presentdisclosure that are not currently met or served by any existing productare listed below. In these possible use case scenarios, a productemploying the teachings of the present disclosure can be used as astand-alone table, with or without the activity inserts or combined:

-   -   Doctor's Office: Table and activity inserts work perfectly on a        doctor's table while a child waits for the doctor or for a        sibling sitting in the chair during an exam.    -   Air-Travel: Fits easily around a lap and removes issue of items        such as drinks, etc., sliding off current airplane trays, which        are both out of reach and unrealistic for smaller people to        maneuver.    -   Sports practices, events, bleachers.    -   Errands: Can even be used in a shopping cart.    -   Daily Commute    -   Hospital Beds (ideal for weakened, ill children who needs easy        access to activities, their meals, technology, etc., allows        contents to be closer to their bodies and removes issue of        spilling and falling off a flat, non-recessed surface.)    -   Restaurants: Insert kits work with table or solo use        configurations.    -   National Emergency or Crisis Scenarios: During major situations,        storms or other incident whereas a large number of families seek        shelter in a generic stadium or location. The product is        lightweight and can be provided to families to enhance their        experience and emergency residency.

Accordingly, it is to be understood that the implementations of theinvention herein described are merely illustrative of the application ofthe principles of the invention. Reference herein to details of theillustrated implementations is not intended to limit the scope of theclaims, which themselves recite those features regarded as essential tothe invention.

1. A modular, portable, content delivery system, comprising: a portabletable, the table including: a base; a table top on the base, the tabletop including a recessed center section and configured to be supportedon, around, or over a user's lap; at least one modular insert configuredto fit within the recessed center section of the table top, the at leastone modular insert configured to be releasably received in and attachedto the table top; and a plurality of activity kits, each activity kitconfigured to be contained within the at least one modular insert. 2.The system of claim 1 wherein the system includes a plurality ofaccessories and the base includes a skirt, the skirt having a pluralityof attachment points structured to enable releasable attachment of theplurality of accessories.
 3. The system of claim 2 comprising a tetherconfigured to attach one or more accessories to one of the plurality ofattachment points on the skirt.
 4. The system of claim 2 wherein thetable top comprises a plurality of container recesses and the systemfurther comprises a plurality of modular containers, each containersized and shaped to be removably and securely received within arespective modular container recess in the table top.
 5. The system ofclaim 4 wherein each modular container recess of the plurality ofmodular container recesses has a unique geometric shape and eachcorresponding modular container has a matching geometric shape that issized to be slidably engaged within the respective modular containerrecess.
 6. The system of claim 1 wherein the base is configured to beattached to at least one of a seat, a stroller, and a tray.
 7. Thesystem of claim 2 further comprising at least one slot formed in thebase and configured to receive a security strap.
 8. The system of claim2, comprising a carrying case sized and shaped to receive and hold theportable table and at least one activity kit.
 9. The system of claim 8,wherein the skirt is configured to be foldable.
 10. The system of claim2 wherein the at least one insert and the plurality of modularcontainers are customizable by a user to enable a user to selectcontents for the at least one insert and the plurality of modularinserts.
 11. The system of claim 2, wherein the at least one insertcomprises an activity and entertainment module that contains a writingboard and at least one writing utensil, the writing board configured tofold out from a lid of the module and have one end supported on a lip onthe module.
 12. The system of claim 2 wherein the base is a one-piecemolded shell and formed from non-toxic, solid but flexible, washable,solvent and dishwasher safe plastic material.
 13. The system of claim 2comprising a retaining member for attachment to the portable table andplacement behind a user to retain the portable table in a position infront of the user.